Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Panama City, Panama, is the flag carrier of Panama and a member of the Star Alliance. The airline operates its hub at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, which the carrier has developed into the most important connecting hub in Latin America, often referred to as the Hub of the Americas. Copa's fleet consists exclusively of Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, providing a simplified and efficient single-type narrow-body operation. The airline's cabin products include Business Class with recliner seats and Economy Class on its all-narrow-body fleet. Copa serves over 80 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America, leveraging Panama's geographic position at the narrowest point of the Americas as a natural connecting point. ConnectMiles is the airline's loyalty program with tiered membership and Star Alliance earning options. Copa Airlines is majority owned by Copa Holdings, a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange, with United Airlines holding a minority equity stake. The airline has consistently been one of the most profitable carriers in Latin America and has received multiple awards for operational performance, including recognition as the most punctual airline in the region. Copa's hub strategy mirrors the model used by carriers in the Middle East, connecting city pairs that lack sufficient traffic for direct service through a geographically central hub.